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04-15-2021, 06:42 AM | #21 |
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I was inspired to begin these outback trips by a friend who did his first in 1988. He drives a '28 Chev so we don't count his efforts but I think they are still worth a mention. He has now done in excess of 300,000 miles (several rebuilds in the mean time) and he will be joining us on the trip we are about to do. He has just had a few years stranded at home while he cared for his wife. She has now passed on so he is able to get back to what he loves.
IMO, that puts my 40,000 miles into perspective.
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04-15-2021, 06:56 AM | #22 |
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Longest trip was Asheville NC to Marquette MI.
2865 miles total.....
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04-15-2021, 08:41 AM | #23 |
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04-15-2021, 08:43 AM | #24 |
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We didn't know it existed until about 3 years ago. My brother went and said he had tears in his eyes walking up the same steps my father walked to get to the flight deck. I have every intention of going as soon as I can. |
04-15-2021, 11:24 AM | #25 |
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I have a high level of respect for the men of WW2 and walking on that ship just gives you chills in a good way. Its amazing to see all the aircraft in the hanger deck. They have newer jet aircraft on the flight deck but in the hanger they have a lot of WW2 restored craft. The way our men lived on that ship was a hardship all to it's self.
They also have a destroyer named the USS Laffey that was hit by multiple Kamikaze attacks. When you sit in the destroyer they play actual and computer generated films of the ship getting attacked in the Pacific and it makes the hairs on your neck stand up. The sounds and vibrations from the audio truly make the attack seem as if it just happened and you were on-board. I lived in Charleston for a number of years and Both the USS York Town and USS Laffey stand proud in the Charleston Harbor. I get overwhelmed with pride when I see them and feel truly grateful to the people who stood up for God Country and Freedom. The Men of WW2 were Patriotic Freedom Loving Heroes and I truly appreciate all your father did for this country. It's just so sad to see that half of our country no longer feels that way about America. Ron Last edited by Model A Ron; 04-15-2021 at 11:36 AM. |
04-15-2021, 12:07 PM | #26 |
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Nowadays, with the same car I have taken the drive from Millbrae to Santa Maria, about 250 miles each way. I take my long drives by myself and have always not needed roadside assistance or a tow. Now with overdrive, I can average 55 to 60 on the freeway, U.S. highway 101. I don’t take really long drives but I am comfortable my car won’t have a disastrous breakdown. The bigger worry is the faster, better braking cars that can squeez in front of you and potentially stop too quick for you to avoid a problem. |
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04-15-2021, 07:00 PM | #28 |
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I do that every chance I get for all military people. I feel todays youth have lost their way however young men and women in the service are a different breed. Always thank anyone in uniform for their service and most if not all appreciate hearing it.
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04-16-2021, 06:09 AM | #29 | |
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While in Marquette we had to pull the engine at the meet's repair tent and replace a broken clutch disk. On the way home a crack in the block started leaking water into the oil, so in addition to frequent water stops I changed oil every morning on the trip home. Direct route home from Marquette to Asheville took three days.
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04-16-2021, 07:58 AM | #30 |
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1200 miles r/t Jacksonville, Fl to Abingdon, Va in 1995. My wife and I were new to the Model A and knew little of its capabilities. In retrospect, we were lucky to have made the trip with little difficulty because the car was in marginal condition and I had much to learn about the Model A. It was one of our best Model A experiences!
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04-16-2021, 11:55 AM | #31 |
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If it's not raining, icy or muddy I will drive my A every day, if a car show is within 100 miles one way I will drive it.
My longest one day trip was around 300 miles. Have never been on a multi-day trip in my Model A. I have never broken down in my Model A, she always gets me home, all stock.
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04-17-2021, 09:40 AM | #32 |
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04-18-2021, 04:33 PM | #34 |
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4,000 mi. Illinois to Big fish montana and Glacier Park in 2011 in our Tudor. No break downs and a lot of memories.
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04-18-2021, 05:58 PM | #35 |
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So far the farthest it's went is 50 miles round trip
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04-18-2021, 07:07 PM | #36 |
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04-18-2021, 07:11 PM | #37 |
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04-18-2021, 08:14 PM | #38 |
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Hey Synchro, can you post a photo of your camper trailer? Also details. How much does it weigh, etc.?
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04-18-2021, 10:46 PM | #39 |
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The data plate says its dry weight is 680 kg. That is 1496 pounds in the old speak but by the time we load it up, I estimate there is not much change out of a ton and I'm talking a proper ton, 2240 pounds. It is equipped with electronic stability control, hot water, 3 way fridge, reverse cycle air cond and a heap more.
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04-19-2021, 05:49 PM | #40 |
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1968 June, post graduation from high schoool, 4000 miles to Mt. Estes Park and back to Ill.
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